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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,479.63, 15,709.73 and 5,545.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,479.63, 15,709.73 and 5,545.11 is: 8,312.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,479.63 : 15,709.73 = 5,545.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,479.63/15,709.73 = 5,545.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,479.63x = 15,709.73 × 5,545.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,479.63x = 87,112,153.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,112,153.19/10,479.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,312.52

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